This is my first charge ever its m1 stole a ipad2 32gb from a passenger who left it behind will I go jail working at airport

There are programs available to first-time criminal offenders in Philadelphia. Whether or not you will be eligible for such a program will depend...

Running out against the red light on foot. i was hit by a car. being charged under section 3112 A3-iii. what should i do.

Section 3112(a)(3)(iii) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code provides as follows: "Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian-control signal as...

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Until your fiance's case is resolved otherwise, if he can post bail, that should allow him to come home assuming no detainer is in place keeping...

My husband was arraigned while unconscious. His side of story was not heard and now he's in jail until a trial. What to do?

The credibility of the complainant (the neighbor) most likely will be able to be "impeached" because of the inconsistencies in his prior...

What is going to happen to my fiancé?

Assuming your fiance is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Philadelphia Municipal Court, there are many factors that the Court will consider...

You indicate that your spouse has no prior criminal history. For purposes of this answer, I am assuming that your husband is actually charged with...

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You can try to agreeably resolve the situation with the other parent. If that does not work or if that is not practical, you can file a "contempt...

Am I eligible for spousal support or a financial settlement upon divorce?

Although more information would be needed in order to answer definitively, based on the information presented, you most likely will be eligible for...

My office helps clients with changing their names. There are several steps to the process. Briefly, my office will help with all of the following...

“Excludable time” is defined in Rule 600(C) of Pennsylvania Criminal Procedure as the period of time between the filing of the written complaint...